rhya2k 31 Posted February 19, 2016 (edited) So I finally got the call I been waiting for over a month! I will be getting my band removed (2/2011) and getting a gastric sleeve. I have had too many issues and can't get my band any tighter because when I do I can't literally even drink a sip of Water. Other issues as well but I'm excited and would love any info on anyone who has done this and what is recovery time for this since my surgeon told me it will be longer and I also will have drainage tubes as well. I have a 10k scheduled for May 7 and my surgery is March 30th. Thanks Edited February 19, 2016 by rhya2k Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ProudGrammy 8,322 Posted February 21, 2016 band removed - getting gastric sleeve. @@rhya2k no experience with revision many people had revision because of problems with band no offense to banders!!! manyyy people are happy and successful with their band (covering my ass!) recovery times will vary no right answer one thing we have in common is that we're all different!! i have been very happy in sleeveland these past 4+ years maintaining (little fluctuation) -105 lbs - GOAL & proud of it!!! you and i will will be neighbors! come over anytime for a cup of sugar I mean Protein shakes!!! LOL good luck speedy recovery kathy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites